Rights group wants settlement soccer clubs to relocate inside Israel
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – A human rights group urged soccer’s governing body, FIFA, on Monday to move matches being played by Israeli teams in the occupied West Bank to Israel, saying that playing in Jewish settlements meant they were playing on stolen lan…
Rookies lead Cowboys to easy win over Bears
(Reuters) – The Dallas Cowboys’ rookie tandem of quarterback Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott lifted the Cowboys to a 31-17 triumph over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Baseball world mourns boating death of Miami Marlins star Fernandez
MIAMI (Reuters) – Miami Marlins star Jose Fernandez, one of the most dominant pitchers in Major League Baseball and a hero to Miami’s Cuban community, was killed in a boating crash early on Sunday in Florida, the U.S. Coast Guard said. He was 24 years …
Asian neighbors join hands for successful hosting of Games
(Reuters) – Sports ministers from neighboring countries of South Korea, China and Japan held talks to build a platform to ensure the success of upcoming Olympic Games in the region.
Johnson-Thompson splits with coach Holmes: Times
(Reuters) – Briton Katarina Johnson-Thompson has split with coach Mike Holmes after she failed to turn her potential into a heptathlon medal at last month’s Rio Olympics, according to the Times.
Russia blank Finland to set up Canada clash
TORONTO (Reuters) – Russia claimed a do-or-die 3-0 victory over Finland on Thursday to advance to the semi-finals of the World Cup of Hockey and set up a mouth-watering showdown with arch-rivals Canada.
Brisbane gets backing to continue 2028 bid
SYDNEY (Reuters) – A potential bid to host the 2028 Olympics from Brisbane gained further traction on Friday with the Australian Olympic Committee backing the decision to fund a further feasibility study.
Rooney relishing ‘perfect’ cup draw against rivals City
(Reuters) – Manchester United will have a perfect opportunity to redeem themselves against neighbors Manchester City when the sides clash in the fourth round of the League Cup, captain Wayne Rooney has said.
Mourinho feud is ‘prehistoric’, says Leicester’s Ranieri
(Reuters) – Claudio Ranieri has become the latest Premier League manager to bury the hatchet with Jose Mourinho, with the Italian describing his feud with the Manchester United boss as “prehistoric” ahead of Leicester City’s trip to Old Trafford on Sat…
Think tank targets 50 medals for India in 2024 Olympics
(Reuters) – After a disappointing performance at the Rio Olympics an Indian government think tank has come up with a strategy to help the country achieve 50 medals at the 2024 Games.
